Enterprise-Grade PostGIS Support
Reliably run spatial data workloads on PostgreSQL with round-the-clock PostGIS support. No upgrade headaches.
Get expert support for PostGIS —
one of PostgreSQL’s most powerful (and complex) extensions
PostGIS unlocks advanced geospatial capabilities for PostgreSQL, making it indispensable for organizations using location-based insights, routing, or geographic information. But with its deep library dependencies, complex upgrade path, large data volumes, it’s also one of the hardest extensions to manage.
Percona makes spatial data management easy. Whether you need emergency support during a DIY upgrade or want us to handle the entire process, our experts ensure smooth, reliable upgrades and ongoing performance. No downtime. No surprises.
Why Percona for PostGIS support?
Reduce application downtime
Keep critical services running with 24x7x365 expert support. Whether you’re optimizing PostGIS performance or recovering from issues, we help you minimize risk and restore service fast.
Slash operational
costs
Resolve PostGIS issues in hours—not weeks. Improve mean time to resolution and optimize your environment to reduce infrastructure costs.
Slash operational
costs
Resolve PostGIS issues in hours—not weeks. Improve mean time to resolution and optimize your environment to reduce infrastructure costs.
Multi-software, any-environment support
From tuning to configuration, we work across PostgreSQL, PostGIS, and other extensions to support even the most complex deployments—at scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PostGIS?
PostGIS is a powerful open-source software extension for the PostgreSQL database. It adds support for geographic objects, allowing you to store, index, and query spatial data (like points, lines, and polygons) directly within your PostgreSQL database using standard SQL. PostGIS enables advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities, such as calculating distances, determining spatial relationships (like intersections or containment), and performing complex geospatial analysis, making it essential for applications involving mapping, location-based services, and routing.
Why is dedicated PostGIS support necessary? Isn't standard PostgreSQL support enough?
While standard PostgreSQL support is vital, PostGIS introduces specific complexities. Its deep library dependencies (like GEOS, Proj), specialized spatial data types, unique indexing strategies (GiST/SP-GiST), and distinct upgrade paths require specialized expertise. Issues often involve complex spatial query performance, intricate data migrations, or dependency conflicts during upgrades – areas where dedicated PostGIS knowledge is crucial for quick resolution and optimal performance.
What are the common challenges when managing PostGIS?
Common challenges include complex version upgrades with potential dependency issues, performance tuning for demanding spatial queries, managing large-scale geospatial datasets, ensuring high availability for location-critical applications, diagnosing obscure bugs, and integrating PostGIS effectively with other GIS tools or applications (like QGIS, GeoServer, ArcGIS).
How does Percona help with complex PostGIS upgrades?
Percona simplifies PostGIS upgrades by providing expert planning, execution, and post-upgrade validation. We manage library dependencies, minimize application downtime through proven methodologies, handle data migration intricacies, and ensure your environment is stable and performant after the upgrade, eliminating common headaches and risks associated with DIY upgrades.
Can Percona improve the performance of my PostGIS database?
Yes. Our experts specialize in optimizing PostGIS performance. This includes tuning spatial queries, implementing effective spatial indexing (GiST, SP-GiST), optimizing PostgreSQL configuration parameters relevant to spatial workloads, advising on schema design for geospatial data, and identifying hardware or infrastructure bottlenecks affecting performance.
Does Percona support PostGIS running in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)?
Absolutely. Percona provides expert PostGIS support regardless of your deployment environment – on-premises, cloud (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Google Cloud SQL), or hybrid setups. We augment the support provided by cloud vendors with deep, specialized expertise in both PostgreSQL and PostGIS internals.
What types of PostGIS issues can Percona help resolve?
Percona can help with a wide range of PostGIS issues, including emergency outage recovery, performance degradation, slow spatial queries, failed upgrades, configuration problems, data corruption, security vulnerabilities, bug fixes (including providing rapid patches), replication issues involving spatial data, and general consultative advice on best practices for managing enterprise PostGIS deployments.
How quickly can Percona respond to a critical PostGIS problem?
Percona offers 24x7x365 support with industry-leading response times defined in our Service Level Agreements (SLAs). For critical production issues, our experts are available around the clock to help you minimize downtime and restore service rapidly.
How can I talk to Percona about PostGIS support?
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